Treatment information
Treatment information
REPLACE MISSING TEETH
Dental Implants in Varsity Lakes
A missing tooth can change how you eat, speak or feel about your smile. Dental implants can replace missing teeth or help secure a loose denture, making everyday life more comfortable. At Varsity Smiles, we’ll help you understand your options, the treatment involved and the costs, so you can decide what feels right for you.
YOUR TOOTH REPLACEMENT OPTIONS
One missing tooth or several? Let’s find the right fit.
Single Tooth Implants
Replace a missing tooth with a fixed crown designed to blend with your smile, without relying on neighbouring teeth to hold it in place.
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Multiple Tooth Implants
Several implants can support replacement teeth where a number are missing, including a full upper or lower set in suitable cases.
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Implant-Retained Dentures
If your denture slips or feels insecure, implants may help hold it more firmly in place while allowing you to remove it for cleaning.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Your implant treatment, step by step
Treatment begins with a conversation about what’s bothering you and an assessment of your teeth, gums and jawbone. If implants are suitable, we’ll plan the placement and replacement teeth together. Treatment usually takes place over several months, allowing time for healing. Implants involve surgery and ongoing care, so we’ll explain the benefits, risks, alternatives and expected costs before you decide to proceed.
Assessment and treatment planning, with X-rays or 3D imaging as needed
Implant placement and time for the surrounding bone and gums to heal
Fitting your replacement tooth or teeth and checking your bite
Regular reviews and practical guidance on caring for your implants
What will dental implant treatment cost?
The cost depends on how many teeth need replacing, the type of replacement and any treatment needed first. After assessing your mouth, we’ll explain your options and provide an estimate, so you can weigh up treatment with a clear picture of the costs. Your consultation is a chance to ask questions before making a decision.
Your Complete Treatment
We’ll explain the costs of the implant placement and the crown, bridge or denture it will support, so you understand both parts of treatment.
Any Additional Care
If you need an extraction, bone grafting or other preparatory care, we’ll explain how this affects your treatment plan, timing and estimate.
Payment Options
Ask our team about payment options and check your health fund benefits before starting. Eligibility, benefit limits and payment terms may apply.
Implant experience. A team you can talk to.
Varsity Smiles partners with Dr Leo Ham for advanced implant and surgical dental care. His postgraduate training includes dental implantology and oral surgery, bringing additional experience to the planning of more involved treatment. Just as important is feeling comfortable with the people caring for you. Our team takes time to listen, explain recommendations and answer your questions. If you feel nervous about treatment, tell us so we can discuss how to make your visits more manageable.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dental Implant FAQs
The starting point is an assessment of your gums, jawbone, remaining teeth and general health. Your dentist will also review your medications and factors such as smoking, gum disease or diabetes that can affect healing.If a tooth has been missing for a long time, implants may still be possible, although bone grafting or other preparation may be needed. We’ll explain what is suitable for you and discuss alternatives where appropriate.
Implant placement is usually carried out with local anaesthetic to numb the area. You may notice pressure or vibration during the procedure. Afterwards, some soreness, swelling or bruising is common, and recovery varies with the treatment involved. We’ll explain what to expect and how to manage discomfort. If you’re anxious about dental treatment, let us know at your consultation so we can discuss your concerns and suitable comfort options.
Treatment usually takes several months from planning to the final replacement tooth. After placement, the implant needs time to bond with the surrounding bone before it can support the planned restoration.Extractions, bone grafting and individual healing can extend the process. We’ll explain the expected stages and timing for your treatment, including when your replacement teeth are likely to be fitted.
A temporary tooth replacement may be possible while the implant heals, particularly if the gap is visible when you smile. The options depend on the position of the implant, your bite and the need to protect the healing area.Tell us if appearance during treatment is a concern, so we can include this in your planning.
Dental implants can last many years, but they are not guaranteed to last a lifetime. The replacement crown, bridge or denture may need repairs or replacement over time. Daily cleaning and regular dental reviews help protect the gums and bone around your implant. We’ll show you how to clean around your replacement teeth and recommend a review schedule. Smoking, gum disease and teeth grinding can increase the risk of complications.
The best option depends on your mouth, health, preferences and budget. Implants can provide fixed support without relying on adjacent teeth, but involve surgery and a healing period. A conventional bridge or removable denture may suit some people better.We’ll compare the suitable options, including their appearance, comfort, cleaning needs and cost, rather than assume an implant is the right answer for everyone.
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Single Tooth Implants
A replacement tooth that fits your smile
Whether a missing tooth shows when you smile or makes chewing awkward, a single tooth implant may help. An implant placed in your jawbone supports a custom-made crown, replacing the visible tooth and the root beneath it. Your crown is designed around the colour, shape and bite of your surrounding teeth.
How a single tooth implant can help
Fill a Visible Gap
A crown shaped and coloured to complement your surrounding teeth can help you feel more comfortable showing your smile.
Support Everyday Chewing
Replacing a missing tooth can help restore your ability to bite and chew comfortably on that side of your mouth.
Preserve Neighbouring Teeth
Unlike a conventional bridge, an implant does not usually require neighbouring teeth to be shaped for supporting crowns.
A Fixed Replacement
Your implant crown stays in place for everyday use, so you do not take it out for meals or cleaning.
What does treatment involve?
After assessment and imaging, the implant is placed in your jawbone and given time to heal before the final crown is fitted. Treatment usually takes several months. We’ll explain any preparation needed, the surgical risks and how to care for the area throughout healing.
Is an implant right for my missing tooth?
You do not need to decide before booking. We’ll assess the gap, your gums and the available bone, then compare suitable options. You can ask about appearance, treatment time and cost before choosing how to proceed.
Replace missing teeth with a plan built around you
Multiple Tooth Implants
When several teeth are missing, eating comfortably and deciding how to replace them can feel more complicated. Dental implants can support individual crowns or a bridge that replaces several teeth together. You may not need an implant for every missing tooth — the right arrangement depends on your remaining teeth, available bone and bite.
Planning your replacement teeth
Several Teeth Together
An implant-supported bridge can replace a group of neighbouring missing teeth, using implants to hold the replacement teeth in place.
Gaps in Different Areas
Individual implant crowns may be considered when missing teeth are spread across different parts of your mouth.
A Full Upper or Lower Set
For suitable patients missing all teeth in one jaw, several implants may support a fixed full-arch bridge.
Comfort and Everyday Care
Planning considers how your replacement teeth look, how your bite comes together and how you will keep them clean.
What does treatment involve?
Your assessment and imaging help determine the number and position of implants and the teeth they will support. Treatment includes implant placement, healing and fitting your final replacement teeth. We’ll explain the surgical risks, expected timing and whether extractions, bone grafting or temporary teeth need to be considered.
Do I need an implant for every missing tooth?
Not necessarily. A bridge can replace several teeth using fewer implants than the number of teeth being replaced. We’ll explain which arrangements are suitable for your mouth and compare them with removable options, including the differences in cost and ongoing care.
Implant-Retained Dentures
More support for a denture that moves
If your denture slips during meals or feels insecure when you speak, implant support may help. An implant-retained denture connects to implants in your jaw to hold it more firmly in place. It remains removable, allowing you to clean the denture and the attachments beneath it each day.
What implant support can offer
Greater Stability
Attachments connect your denture to the implants, helping reduce the movement that can make it feel insecure.
More Comfortable Meals
Additional support may make chewing more manageable, particularly if movement in your current denture makes eating difficult.
Reassurance When Speaking
A more stable denture may help you feel less concerned about it shifting during conversations or social occasions.
Removable for Cleaning
You can remove the denture to clean it and access the implant attachments, following your dentist’s daily care instructions.
What does treatment involve?
We’ll assess your denture, gums and jawbone before planning the implants and attachments. Treatment involves implant placement, healing and fitting or adapting a suitable denture. Your existing denture may need modification or replacement. We’ll explain the surgical risks, costs and ongoing maintenance before treatment begins.
Will my denture still be removable?
Yes. An implant-retained denture is designed for you to remove for cleaning. A fixed implant bridge stays in place and is removed by a dental professional when needed. We can explain both approaches and help you understand which may suit your needs.
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A replacement tooth that fits your smile
Whether a missing tooth shows when you smile or makes chewing awkward, a single tooth implant may help.
Fill a visible gap
Support everyday chewing
Preserve neighbouring teeth
Replacing several missing teeth
Implants can support individual crowns or a bridge. The arrangement depends on your remaining teeth, available bone and bite.
Options for neighbouring gaps
Individual crowns or a bridge
Assessment-led treatment planning
More support for a denture that moves
An implant-retained denture may offer more stability while remaining removable for daily cleaning.
Additional support for your denture
Removable for daily cleaning
Ongoing care for implants and attachments